Childminder, Out-of school day care in Nottingham

Met

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has taken positive action to address the actions raised at her last inspection. She has completed a paediatric first-aid training course and has reviewed her procedures for administering medication. The childminder seeks permission from parents before administering medication to children and written records are in place. These improvements ensure children's health and safety are promoted. n The childminder understands her responsibilities to protect children from harm. She develops her knowledge and understanding through online safeguarding training courses. She knows the procedures she would follow if she had significant concerns for a child's safety and welfare and knows the appropriate agencies to contact. She has a detailed child protection policy in place, which is available to parents. n The childminder demonstrates she has a good understanding of how children learn through play activities and daily routines. The childminder has a varied

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range of play resources to engage and interest children. She describes how she would promote children's imaginative play, for instance, through den-making games. n The childminder understands the skills children need to develop to be ready for school. She describes how she supports children's independence skills by encouraging them to complete tasks, such as putting on shoes and coats, doing up buttons and zips, and selecting their own play equipment. n The childminder explains appropriate ways to support and manage children's behaviour. She talks to children about expectations for their behaviour and ensures children are closely supervised. She establishes clear routines to help children feel secure and settled in her care. n The childminder understands the importance of developing positive relationships with parents. She talks to parents before children start, to develop an understanding of their care needs, routines and individual abilities. She shares

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her documentation with parents and has important information regarding her childminding service displayed clearly within her home. n The childminder explains the activities she provides for children away from the home to broaden their learning experiences. For example, there are local parks and playgrounds nearby to provide children with opportunities to engage in physical activities, such as climbing, balancing, jumping and running. The childminder describes how visits to the local library and the children's centre develop children's awareness of diversity within the local community. n The premises are safe and suitable for childcare. The childminder explains how she assesses risk and minimises potential hazards within the home. For example, she locks the front door when children enter and moves the keys out of reach to ensure children are safe and cannot leave the premises unsupervised.

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This provision meets requirements

7 December 2022 There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY330685 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10238917 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 7 January 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in The Meadows, Nottingham. She provides before- and after-school care from Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The inspector reviewed documents, such as evidence of training, and accident and medication records. n The inspector asked the childminder questions to check her understanding of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. n The childminder told the inspector about how she evaluates her practice and the steps she had taken to meet the actions from the last inspection. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning.

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Inspection activities

7 December 2022 We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Inspection activities

7 December 2022 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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